21) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? [IF DK ENTER AS DK. IF DEPENDS PROBE ONCE WITH: Overall do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? IF STILL DEPENDS ENTER AS DK] (Q1)

23) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling [INSERT ITEM, RANDOMIZE; OBSERVE FORM SPLITS] How about [NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT INTRODUCTION AS NECESSARY] b. The federal budget deficit (Q3B)

24) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling [INSERT ITEM, RANDOMIZE; OBSERVE FORM SPLITS] How about [NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT INTRODUCTION AS NECESSARY] c. The nation's foreign policy (Q3C)

25) FORM 1: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling [INSERT ITEM, RANDOMIZE; OBSERVE FORM SPLITS] How about [NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT INTRODUCTION AS NECESSARY] d. The nation's immigration policy (Q3DF1)

26) FORM 2: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling [INSERT ITEM, RANDOMIZE; OBSERVE FORM SPLITS] How about [NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT INTRODUCTION AS NECESSARY] e. Energy policy (Q3EF2)

27) Do you approve or disapprove of the job the [INSERT ITEM; RANDOMIZE] are doing? [IF DK ENTER AS DK. IF DEPENDS PROBE ONCE WITH: Overall do you approve or disapprove of the job the [ITEM] are doing? IF STILL DEPENDS ENTER AS DK]. a. Republican leaders in Congress (Q4A)

28) Do you approve or disapprove of the job the [INSERT ITEM; RANDOMIZE] are doing? [IF DK ENTER AS DK. IF DEPENDS PROBE ONCE WITH: Overall do you approve or disapprove of the job the [ITEM] are doing? IF STILL DEPENDS ENTER AS DK]. b. Democratic leaders in Congress (Q4B)

29) As I read some names, please tell me if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of each person. First, [INSERT NAME; RANDOMIZE] would you say your overall opinion of [INSERT NAME] is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? How about [NEXT NAME]? [IF NECESSARY: would you say your overall opinion of [NAME] is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?] a. Barack Obama (Q10A)

30) As I read some names, please tell me if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of each person. First, [INSERT NAME; RANDOMIZE] would you say your overall opinion of [INSERT NAME] is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? How about [NEXT NAME]? [IF NECESSARY: would you say your overall opinion of [NAME] is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?] b. Mitt Romney (Q10B)

31) As I read some names, please tell me if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of each person. First, [INSERT NAME; RANDOMIZE] would you say your overall opinion of [INSERT NAME] is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? How about [NEXT NAME]? [IF NECESSARY: would you say your overall opinion of [NAME] is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?] c. Rick Perry (Q10C)

32) As I read some names, please tell me if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of each person. First, [INSERT NAME; RANDOMIZE] would you say your overall opinion of [INSERT NAME] is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? How about [NEXT NAME]? [IF NECESSARY: would you say your overall opinion of [NAME] is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?] d. Herman Cain (Q10D)

33) As I read some names, please tell me if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of each person. First, [INSERT NAME; RANDOMIZE] would you say your overall opinion of [INSERT NAME] is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? How about [NEXT NAME]? [IF NECESSARY: would you say your overall opinion of [NAME] is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?] e. Newt Gingrich (Q10E)

36) Which of the following national economic issues worries you most? Other (Q12OTH)

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40

37) These days, many people are so busy they can't find time to register to vote, or move around so often they don't get a chance to re-register. Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far? (REGIST)

41) IF REGICERT = 1: Overall, what's your impression of the candidates running for the Republican presidential nomination? As a group, would you say they are excellent candidates, good candidates, only fair candidates or poor candidates? (Q22)

42) IF REGICERT = 1: As I name some possible Republican candidates for president in 2012, please tell me which one, if any, you would most like to see nominated as the Republican Party's candidate? [PROBE IF NECESSARY: As of today, who would you say you lean toward?] (Q23)

43) IF REGICERT = 1: As I name some possible Republican candidates for president in 2012, please tell me which one, if any, you would most like to see nominated as the Republican Party's candidate? [PROBE IF NECESSARY: As of today, who would you say you lean toward?] Other (Q23OTH)

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7

44) IF NAMED FIRST CHOICE: Who, if anyone would be your second choice for the Republican nomination in 2012? (Q24)

45) IF NAMED FIRST CHOICE: Who, if anyone, would be your second choice for the Republican nomination in 2012? Other (Q24OTH)

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24

46) IF REGICERT = 1: Apart from who you would like to see nominated, which Republican candidate do you think has the best chance of defeating Barack Obama next November? [OPEN END; RECORD FIRST MENTION ONLY.] [IF PERSON OFFERS MULTIPLE CANDIDATES, PROBE WITH: Which of those do you think has the best chance of defeating Obama?] (Q25)

47) IF REGICERT = 1: Apart from who you would like to see nominated, which Republican candidate do you think has the best chance of defeating Barack Obama next November? [OPEN END; RECORD FIRST MENTION ONLY.] [IF PERSON OFFERS MULTIPLE CANDIDATES, PROBE WITH: Which of those do you think has the best chance of defeating Obama?] Other (Q25OTH)

64) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Mitt Romney. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Mitt Romney, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Mitt Romney, or not]? a. A strong conservative (Q34A)

65) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Mitt Romney. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Mitt Romney, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Mitt Romney, or not]? b. Shares your religious beliefs (Q34B)

66) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Mitt Romney. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Mitt Romney, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Mitt Romney, or not]? c. Takes consistent positions on issues (Q34C)

67) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Mitt Romney. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Mitt Romney, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Mitt Romney, or not]? d. Understands the needs of people like you (Q34D)

68) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Mitt Romney. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Mitt Romney, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Mitt Romney, or not]? e. Well-qualified to be president (Q34E)

69) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Mitt Romney. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Mitt Romney, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Mitt Romney, or not]? f. Honest and trustworthy (Q34F)

70) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Herman Cain. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Herman Cain, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Herman Cain, or not]? a. A strong conservative (Q35A)

71) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Herman Cain. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Herman Cain, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Herman Cain, or not]? b. Shares your religious beliefs (Q35B)

72) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Herman Cain. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Herman Cain, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Herman Cain, or not]? c. Takes consistent positions on issues (Q35C)

73) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Herman Cain. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Herman Cain, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Herman Cain, or not]? d. Understands the needs of people like you (Q35D)

74) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Herman Cain. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Herman Cain, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Herman Cain, or not]? e. Well-qualified to be president (Q35E)

75) IF REGICERT = 1: As I read some phrases, please tell me whether you think each one describes Herman Cain. First, [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE], does this describe Herman Cain, or not? How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [REPEAT IF NECESSARY: does this describe Herman Cain, or not]? f. Honest and trustworthy (Q35F)

76) IF REGICERT = 1: How much, if anything, have you heard about a Massachusetts health care law that Mitt Romney supported when he was governor? Have you heard a lot, a little, or nothing at all? (Q36)

80) In your view, what is the best way to reduce the federal budget deficit? Should we mostly focus on [RANDOMIZE: Cutting major programs / Increasing taxes] mostly focus on [increasing taxes / cutting major programs] or should we do a combination of both? (Q40)

81) How much, if anything, have you heard about a Congressional 'super committee' whose job is to propose a plan to significantly reduce the federal budget deficit? Have you heard a lot, a little, or nothing at all? (Q42)

83) As you may know, if this super committee does not come up with a plan that passes by the end of this year it will trigger automatic cuts in government spending, including both defense and domestic programs. Do you think this is a good idea or a bad idea? (Q44)

86) Do you happen to know if [INSERT FIRST NAME; RANDOMIZE] is Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? How about [INSERT NEXT NAME]? Is he Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? a. Mitt Romney (Q51A)

87) Do you happen to know if [INSERT FIRST NAME; RANDOMIZE] is Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? How about [INSERT NEXT NAME]? Is he Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? a. Mitt Romney (Other religion) (Q51AOTH)

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2

88) Do you happen to know if [INSERT FIRST NAME; RANDOMIZE] is Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? How about [INSERT NEXT NAME]? Is he Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? b. Rick Perry (Q51B)

89) Do you happen to know if [INSERT FIRST NAME; RANDOMIZE] is Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? How about [INSERT NEXT NAME]? Is he Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? b. Rick Perry (Other religion) (Q51BOTH)

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11

90) Do you happen to know if [INSERT FIRST NAME; RANDOMIZE] is Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? How about [INSERT NEXT NAME]? Is he Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? c. Herman Cain (Q51C)

91) Do you happen to know if [INSERT FIRST NAME; RANDOMIZE] is Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? How about [INSERT NEXT NAME]? Is he Protestant, Catholic, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic, or some other religion? c. Herman Cain (Other religion) (Q51COTH)

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6

92) IF Q51A = 1 OR 9: And, do you happen to know if [INSERT NAME; OBSERVE FILTERS] is an evangelical or 'born-again' Christian, or not? a. Mitt Romney (Q52A)

116) What is your present religion, if any? Are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, agnostic, something else, or nothing in particular? [INTERVIEWER: IF R VOLUNTEERS 'nothing in particular, none, no religion, etc.' BEFORE REACHING END OF LIST, PROMPT WITH: And would you say that's atheist, agnostic, or just nothing in particular?] (RELIG)

120) Please tell me what one word best describes your impression of the Mormon religion. Tell me just the one best word that comes to mind. [OPEN-ENDED. PROBE ONCE IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'DON'T KNOW.' ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES, BUT DO NOT PROBE FOR SECOND RESPONSE.] (Q77)

121) Please tell me what one word best describes your impression of the Mormon religion. Tell me just the one best word that comes to mind. [OPEN-ENDED. PROBE ONCE IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'DON'T KNOW.' ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES, BUT DO NOT PROBE FOR SECOND RESPONSE.] (Q77STRNG)

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1481

122) Please tell me what one word best describes your impression of the Mormon religion. Tell me just the one best word that comes to mind. [OPEN-ENDED. PROBE ONCE IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'DON'T KNOW.' ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES, BUT DO NOT PROBE FOR SECOND RESPONSE.] (Q77RESP1)

123) Please tell me what one word best describes your impression of the Mormon religion. Tell me just the one best word that comes to mind. [OPEN-ENDED. PROBE ONCE IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'DON'T KNOW.' ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES, BUT DO NOT PROBE FOR SECOND RESPONSE.] (Q77RESP2)

124) Please tell me what one word best describes your impression of the Mormon religion. Tell me just the one best word that comes to mind. [OPEN-ENDED. PROBE ONCE IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS 'DON'T KNOW.' ACCEPT UP TO TWO RESPONSES, BUT DO NOT PROBE FOR SECOND RESPONSE.] (Q77CODE)

125) IF R HAS RELIGION OTHER THAN MORMONISM: From what you know, do you think that the Mormon religion and your own religion have a lot in common, or do you think that the Mormon religion and your religion are very different? (Q78)

126) IF R IS ATHEIST, AGNOSTIC, NOTHING IN PARTICULAR OR DK & NOT CHRISTIAN: From what you know, do you think that the Mormon religion and your own beliefs have a lot in common, or do you think that the Mormon religion and your beliefs are very different? (Q79)

133) Which of the following describes your race? You can select as many as apply. [READ LIST. RECORD UP TO FOUR RESPONSES IN ORDER MENTIONED BUT DO NOT PROBE FOR ADDITIONAL MENTIONS] First mention (RACEM1)

134) Which of the following describes your race? You can select as many as apply. [READ LIST. RECORD UP TO FOUR RESPONSES IN ORDER MENTIONED BUT DO NOT PROBE FOR ADDITIONAL MENTIONS] Second mention (RACEM2)

135) Which of the following describes your race? You can select as many as apply. [READ LIST. RECORD UP TO FOUR RESPONSES IN ORDER MENTIONED BUT DO NOT PROBE FOR ADDITIONAL MENTIONS] Third mention (RACEM3)

152) CELL PHONE SAMPLE: That's the end of the interview. If you would like to be reimbursed for you cell phone minutes, we can send you $5. I will need your full name and a mailing address where we can send you the money. (MONEY2)

160) What is your present religion, if any? Are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, agnostic, something else, or nothing in particular? [INTERVIEWER: IF R VOLUNTEERS 'nothing in particular, none, no religion, etc.' BEFORE REACHING END OF LIST, PROMPT WITH: And would you say that's atheist, agnostic, or just nothing in particular?] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)